I already have Robert’s books and have been following his work for several years.
Yes, but can you project and remember where you’ve been ?
Yes, but can you project and remember where you’ve been ?[/quote]
This is actually a very important point. As a borderline knowledge-hoarder myself, I’ve learned that it is much more valuable to have a small number of valuable references that you actually place into practice than a massive array of materials that you are familiar with.
This isn’t an accusation toward you, Gemma, but merely a general observation. I’ve accomplished much more in putting into practice the teachings from a few selected manuals than I have in academically pursuing theoretical knowledge from scores of books. Once you find a few that seem useful to you, put them into practice. As you come to their limitations or find you need more specific/different practices and information, then expand your repertoire.
Of course, this isn’t meant to limit the original intent of this post - seeking out valuable/recommended books. Having a nice working list is an excellent tool. But those of us with a tendency toward information hoarding need to not confuse having an extensive library with having knowledge. An extensive library is merely potential energy waiting to be expended.
Yes, but can you project and remember where you’ve been ?[/quote]
Yes I’ve done it before and remembered (this was when I had very strong dream recall so that obviously made it easier). In fact it was how I first got into it several years ago.
@redcircle thanks, I already know this, but your insight is appreciated. 
Any suggestions for good books about Vodou?
spider and the green butterfly
necromaster goes for the low-hanging fruit first. A wise move.
kybalion if no one said that already
An excellent book indeed - but I think Gemma’s looking for something with a bit more voo in its doo 
But with all seriousness, The Kybalion is up there in my top 10 if not top 5. But I haven’t read The Spider & The Green Butterfly yet either … so …
Kybalion is ancient universal Laws, pretty much a must have for anyone into the occult imho.
Found it onlineee
[url=http://www.kybalion.org/kybalion.php?chapter=showall]The Kybalion
Thanks for the suggestions.
Sadly, The Spider And The Green Butterfly isn’t available, at least not from Amazon.co.uk. I was hoping to get it in Kindle format but I will keep my eyes peeled for a hard copy.
bookfinder.com…you can input anything over the world…
shows one used copy from Amazon listed at $263.99
another one here at $199.99 at
[url=http://www.ebay.com/sch/sanctus-traum/m.html?item=400325978929&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d3549ab31&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562]| eBay
[quote=“Maxx, post:32, topic:450”]bookfinder.com…you can input anything over the world…
shows one used copy from Amazon listed at $263.99
another one here at $199.99 at
[url=http://www.ebay.com/sch/sanctus-traum/m.html?item=400325978929&pt=Antiquarian_Collectible&hash=item5d3549ab31&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562]| eBay
A number of solid books can only be found on the used book circuit. Don’t be afraid to check half.com (ebay) and amazon.com (in the used links of an item page) - you can find excellent deals as well as out of print books.
I haven’t tried bookfinder, but it sounds like a great resource.
Thanks guys.
It’s been awhile since anyone posted suggestions in this thread, but it’s a good resource, and worth updating.
So… any good suggestions on beginner to intermediate books? Anything you think an aspiring magician should definitely have in their humble collection? If possible, can you give a description or review for why a book is worthwhile?
Thanks!
Apophis, which is what I’m currently putting into practice, piece by piece…
oh yeah, chaos sorcery as well, if no one has recommended it…
Magical Knowledge 1 - The Foundation
Magical Knowledge 2 - The Initiate
Magical Knowledge 3 - Contact of the Adepts
All by Josephine McCarthy - she seems to know her stuff on inner vision, ancestor and land magic. Also done a book on exorcism.
The Ancient Secret Of The Flower Of Life Vol 1 & 2 - Drunvalo Melchizedek
I second Chaos Sorcery (Icarus) by Nick Hall…simple to employ methods.
if you are into the African-derived systems of Palo Mayombe & Kimbanda…ANYTHING by Dr. Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold. …Scarlet Imprint.
Liber Lilith by Donald Tyson, Blood Sorcery Bible and 26 Daemons by Sorceress Cagliastro. Very good books.